Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

The sky was just beginning to lighten, but there was no darkness inside or outside the Xianyang Palace.

The bright red lanterns illuminated the snowflakes piled on the ground, making them look like strands of red silk adorning a world covered in white snow.

New year and new atmosphere!

Outside the main hall of Xianyang Palace, Ying Jing also wore a joyful expression.

Today is indeed a good day!

He looked around and saw that even his good brother Cheng Jiao, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, had come.

He was dressed in fine clothes, and his handsome face carried an air of evil.

A wisp of hair tilted slightly to one side, almost covering half of her eye socket, and a jade thumb ring on her hand revealed her royal nobility.

As a royal prince, Cheng Jiao's appearance is not bad.

A hint of joy appeared on Ying Jing's face, and he immediately wanted to move closer.

Even between close brothers, relationships still need to be maintained.

It is truly regrettable that brothers are fighting amongst themselves. In order to maintain a harmonious relationship between brothers, we must have a good talk with Cheng Jiao!

how...

This is only Ying Jing's opinion.

Cheng Jiao had no such intention!

As soon as Cheng Jiao noticed Ying Jing's approach, the joyful expression on her face vanished completely.

Clearly, he wasn't very welcoming of his third brother, and he made no attempt to hide it.

You can't let your emotions show on your face, Second Brother!

Ying Jing was immediately displeased, and his good mood was affected.

He first saved Cheng Jiao's life from Zhao Ji, and then intercepted Li Wu to do Cheng Jiao a great favor.

This is tantamount to saving Cheng Jiao's two lives!

They can absolutely be called second parents; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them "Dad."

But... Cheng Jiao's father hasn't even called her yet, and he's already acting like this?

This won't work!

Cheng Jiao must be made to realize that she was wrong.

Completely ignoring Cheng Jiao's resistance, Ying Jing forced his way in.

"Although my third brother is delighted to have been granted the title of lord, he must still be careful with his words and actions."

Cheng Jiao could no longer ignore Ying Jing, but she spoke very rudely.

"Even if you like beautiful women, why should your third brother use his power to oppress people and make things difficult for the owner of Qimeng Garden?"

Cheng Jiao was clearly still thinking about Li Wu.

However, they arrived a little late, and Ying Jing intervened and snatched it away.

So your consistently cold attitude is because of this?

Ying Jing blinked. He had already returned from his mission to the State of Zhao, almost two or three months ago.

You still remember such a small thing after all this time!

They have absolutely no regard for brotherhood!

Cheng Jiao... no, the second one.

Second brother, you're really no good. You're far inferior to Zheng Ge.

Moreover... if you insist on bringing up the matter of Li Wu, Ying Jing feels a bit wronged.

Intercepting Li Wu was for Cheng Jiao's safety; it saved his life!

The water below Li Wu was so deep that Cheng Jiao couldn't hold on at all!

"My second brother always goes to Qimeng Garden at the end of each month. He already has quite a few concubines in the mansion. It's rare for Jing to be in the mood to go there. He must have some gains."

"If I have inadvertently taken something that you cherish, I hope you will not be upset."

Apologizing for doing good deeds—that's probably what kind people have to bear!

Jing Dashan felt even more wronged!

However, Cheng Jiao nodded with some satisfaction.

A dancer is a trivial matter, but it might make the powerful Lord Changxin bow his head, which truly pleased Cheng Jiao.

"Haha, this is a small matter, I almost forgot about it. If you like beautiful women, Third Brother, just tell me and I'll send you as many as you want."

Is there such a good thing?

Ying Jing was immediately overjoyed, and all his previous grievances vanished!

So we misunderstood Cheng Jiao before.

As expected of Jing's kind-hearted brother, he is also a great person!

"I've long heard that Lord Chang'an is very popular in Qimeng Garden. I imagine he has quite a few concubines in his household. Third Brother's mansion is rather empty. Why don't you send over all the beauties from your mansion to fill the void?"

Ying Jing's tone was sincere and full of gratitude.

Cheng Jiao's smile froze instantly.

He just said it on a whim, it was just something he said casually, how could you take it seriously?

Even if we really needed one, one or two would be enough...

Should we replenish your young master's residence?

Even if all the concubines in the manor were sent there, it still wouldn't be enough to fill the void!

Don't you know what politeness is?

But... the words have already been spoken, and it seems impossible to go back on them now.

All the officials are here!

Those people standing there with nothing to do had their ears pricked up, and they'd probably heard quite a bit already.

For a moment, Cheng Jiao felt somewhat trapped in a dilemma.

However, he quickly came up with a solution.

"Well... it's not that your second brother is reluctant to part with some concubines, but you, third brother, are still young and growing. You shouldn't be too obsessed with beauty. Your second brother can't harm you."

Cheng Jiao stood tall and proud, her words filled with righteous indignation.

At this moment, he was completely a good older brother who cared about his younger brother.

Ying Jing suddenly had a feeling... he seemed to see himself in the mirror.

Cheng Jiao's righteousness in speaking already showed a lot of the demeanor of Jing Dashan.

Since we're both philanthropists, we should still give each other some face.

Ying Jing did not press the matter further.

However, his eyes were already fixed on the jade thumb ring on Cheng Jiao's hand.

This is a jade thumb ring that King Zhuangxiang of Qin bestowed upon Cheng Jiao when she was twelve years old, when he conferred upon her the title of Lord of Chang'an.

From then on, he always wore the jade thumb ring on his hand, almost never letting it leave his side.

Cheng Jiao immediately understood Ying Jing's meaning.

If you don't want your beloved beauty, shouldn't you give her some compensation?

But looking at the jade thumb ring in her hand, Cheng Jiao was also a little reluctant to part with it.

"Third brother doesn't actually have a fondness for beautiful women, but seeing that second brother's steps are unsteady and his face is pale, he fears that you have been harmed by wine and women, and that your kidney essence is depleted. For the sake of second brother's health..."

Let the third brother bear this pain!

Lies don't hurt, the truth is the sharpest knife.

Cheng Jiao's face turned pale instantly, and her body trembled slightly.

He raised one hand slightly, wishing he could immediately cover Ying Jing's mouth.

But Ying Jing's skills were far beyond what Cheng Jiao could compare to.

Just as Cheng Jiao raised her hand, Ying Jing had already taken a step back.

"Third brother is joking... Second brother... Second brother is in good health."

Cheng Jiao was a little embarrassed. After speaking for a long time, she could only utter this one sentence.

All around, the officials all seemed to be looking down at their noses and contemplating their own thoughts, but their ears all seemed to be standing straight up.

Such a great joy on the first day of the new year must mean a good year ahead!

"To express my gratitude for your concern, Third Brother, I present you with this jade thumb ring. It was bestowed upon you by the late King, so please take good care of it and never lose it."

Cheng Jiao's eyes were filled with heartache. She tried to pry the jade thumb ring off her hand for a long time but couldn't.

He should have just agreed to give Meiji the jade ring; he really couldn't bear to part with it.

But now, Cheng Jiao dared not argue with Ying Jing any longer, otherwise "Chang'an Jun is no good" would probably become the talk of the officials tomorrow.

I can't afford to lose this person!